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Performing July 31-Aug 2 and Aug 6-9, Madison Music Director Alessio Tranchell spoke with Ava Borelli on Classical Jukebox about the upcoming performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The McAdo,” a satirical light opera at the Bartell Theatre. First performed in 1885, the storyline pokes fun at British nobility from its adapted Scottish Highlands setting. Evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. on July 31, August 6 and 7. Afternoon shows are at 3 p.m. on August 1, 2, 8, and 9.

Tech trillionaire Elon Musk could soon be hit with criminal charges in the state of Wisconsin. At issue: the million-dollar checks Musk handed out at a rally in Green Bay last spring, in an attempt to drum up support for Brad Schimel, the conservative candidate running for state Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that the stunt broke state law and voted last week to refer the case to the Brown County District Attorney.

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A major makeover could be right around the corner for Edgewood High School’s athletic field, after proposed upgrades were approved by Madison’s Plan Commission on Monday. The plan includes new bleachers that would expand the facility’s capacity by about 800 seats. It would also add a concession stand and bathrooms, a press box, an 80,000 dollar sound system, locker rooms, and two storage buildings – a far cry from the Catholic school’s current, bare-bones setup.

When Black women mobilize, democracy wins, says Atima Omara. She’s written a new book called The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (And What We Can Learn from Them) and joins host Ali Muldrow to talk about how Black women have fought against racism and sexism and instigated for a more just society. As voters prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming state and federal elections, the future of our multi-racial democracy stands in the balance.

Today on the Too Turnt Up Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi featuring Jackie “Brodean” Morris, Urban Triage Director of Programming Janise Judon and board member Alex Lindenmeyer, as well as Andrea Shorter Amos, CEO and Founder and Creative Events and Creating a Village join us to talk about their upcoming events, raising up Black children, wrap-around coverage, community advocacy, and much more! Check in with Urban Triage for more information on the Black Brilliance Brunch coming up...

Host Jan Miyasaki interviews Jerome Dillard, Founder and Executive Director of EXPO (Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing), about Wisconsin’s strict voter disenfranchisement laws. Dillard highlights that unlike neighboring states, Wisconsin blocks roughly 60,000 residents on extended probation or community supervision from voting, sometimes for decades. EXPO’s “Unlock the Vote” campaign argues for restoring voting rights immediately upon prison release, and sealing old digital records.

New credit standards the Wisconsin Public Service Commission approved this spring for large data centers aim to shield average utility customers from financial risk. But the requirements are too strict and could drive away investors, according to the developers behind a massive campus that’s currently under construction in Port Washington. State regulators have refused to loosen the rules and, with a new lawsuit from tech giant Oracle, a court battle is likely.

As current lieutenant governor, Sara Rodriguez has been a lead contender to win the Democratic primary for governor. But mismanagement of her campaign finances culminating in the termination of her campaign manager, may cost her in the race. At 9:30 pm on Sunday night, Rodriguez released a statement announcing that she had fired her campaign manager, Kara Spencer, after finding inaccuracies in financial filings.

Do you have something that you have to do, but you can’t seem to get started because you’re worried about a less-than-perfect outcome? In this episode of the Radio Chipstone, Chill Summer Salon Series, contributor Gianofer (JON nah fer) Fields) and local artist Harrision Fangmann about giving ourselves the grace to fail. Harrison Fangmann is a multidisciplinary artist thriving in a small space in Madison.